Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty: Sports Management at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut

Job Description:

Job no: 495825

Work type: Full-time

Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Categories: Faculty

Overview:

The School of Business at Quinnipiac University invites applications for one tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Management with an expected start date of Fall 2025. Priority will be given to applicants with backgrounds in sport management, sport leadership, sport analytics, or sport operations. If the need arises, candidates may be called upon to teach in areas such as OB/Management, leadership or operations.

Management faculty teach in both traditional in-person and online modalities and incorporate innovative pedagogical approaches into their teaching. This position is part of the School's strategic plan to transform the existing majors in response to industry trends. You will be involved in research, teaching, and knowledge transfer/impact in the field of Management, broadly defined.

The faculty of the Management Department have diverse research and practice interests, covering a wide range of topics in negotiations and conflict management, project management, operations, human resources, and pedagogy among others. They are deeply engaged in their research and with students in the classroom, innovative in their approaches to scholarship and pedagogy, and dedicated to the mission of the school and university.

The Management majors and minors programs combine strong academic scholarship and rigorous theoretical and empirical research with immersive, practice-based learning opportunities for students. The faculty of the Management Department publish regularly in journals on the ABDC list and in Scopus.

About the School:

At the Quinnipiac University School of Business, We holistically educate and equip learners for meaningful lives and careers in dynamic, interdependent global environments. We pursue excellence in teaching, research, and real-world experiential learning with an emphasis on the qualities that make humans unique

The mission of the Quinnipiac University School of Business is to help students develop into enlightened global citizens and thriving professionals and leaders in careers of the 21st century. To fulfill this mission, the school fosters a vibrant learning environment by developing innovative pedagogies, advances an inclusive learning community, supports faculty efforts to advance knowledge and inquiry through research and scholarship, offers stimulating, real-world applied and immersive learning, and engages with the business community. Our 99.7% placement rate among undergraduates and graduates within 6 months of graduation is a strong index of our success.

The Quinnipiac University School of Business is a dynamic, student-centric community that includes 1450 undergraduate and 550 graduate students. We offer 13 undergraduate majors, 15 minors, 3 dual degree programs, 4 accelerated dual degree programs, and 5 graduate degree programs, including multiple STEM-designated programs. We offer in classroom as well as online programs. We are an AACSB accredited school in business and have earned the distinctive AACSB accreditation in accounting. Our 60 full-time faculty, administrators, and administrative support staff are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school is a signatory to the UNPRME. As a part of its vision for the future, the School of Business is constructing a new building to create an environment to enhance students' learning and social development while providing faculty state-of-the-art facilities for research, advanced pedagogy, and immersive learning approaches. The new building is scheduled to open in Fall of 2025.

https://www.qu.edu/quinnipiac-today/building-the-university-of-the-future/

The school supports excellence in pedagogy and research through a multitude of resources including Behavioral Insights Lab, the Terry Goodwin '67 Financial Technology Center, and Sales Center. The school also houses two leading centers: the M&T Bank Center for Women & Business and the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship that provide unique opportunities for collaboration. The School of Business also manages the annual Quinnipiac University Global Asset Manage Education Forum (GAME), the largest student-run investment conference in the world.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach high quality, innovative, and experientially oriented courses both on-ground and online in the various sub-domains of Management. Prepare and deliver engaging course content and classroom activities. Compile, administer, and grade assignments/ examinations in a timely fashion


• Conduct and maintain an active research agenda that results in quality journal publications as defined in our School of Business Standards


• Contribute active and engaged service to the department, school, and university


• Provide high quality academic advising and mentorship to students and contribute to the support of school and department level co-curricular activities


• Contribute to the support of the department's student recruitment and retention efforts


• Contribute to the overall supportive culture of the School of Business by participating in workshops, retreats, and other relevant activities

Education Requirements:

• A PhD in Management or a closely related field from an AACSB accredited Business School or a research-oriented program. Candidates who are ABD with potential for high-quality teaching and a clear deadline for completion are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include:

• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the role, including but not limited to your teaching and research interests and experiences.


• A curriculum vitae.


• Evidence of teaching effectiveness including a description of previous teaching experience and relevant course evaluations.


• Job market paper (e.g., published article, conference proceeding, working paper, a piece of original research).


• Diversity and inclusion statement, describing experiences and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the academic community.


• Contact information for three references (on the application form).

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:
If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: September 05, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled